Supported by Natalie Innes
A Home Away From Home for Horse & Rider
Agistment, lessons, horse training, and competition support in the beautiful Southern Highlands.
The Gap
The equestrian world wasn't built for you.
The industry caters to children and elite competitors. If you're an amateur horse owner — someone who rides for the love of it, fits horses around work and life, and just wants to do right by their horse — you're often left to figure it out alone.
Feeling stuck, nervous, or doing it alone? You don't have to be.
Inner Circle Equestrian exists for riders like you — a place where you and your horse get the support you both deserve, without pressure, without judgement, and without assumptions about where you "should" be.
What We Offer
Everything under one roof
From daily care to competition day — we're with you at every step.
Agistment
A safe, supported home for your horse
Calm, community-focused agistment with individual private paddocks, horse-safe fencing, twice daily feeding, checking and rugging. Your horse is in safe hands — so you can relax.
Lessons
Tailored to you, not a template
Bespoke training and lessons — whether you're rebuilding confidence, working on groundwork, or preparing to get back in the saddle. No rush, no assumptions.
Horse Training
Professional schooling, your way
Professional schooling aligned with your goals and your horse's temperament. Training is always done with care and in consultation with you — we respect the bond between you and your horse.
Event Support
You never have to do it alone
When you're ready, we'll help you load up, travel to events, and support you on the day. From your first outing to your personal best, we're right there with you.
Meet Natalie
Fun, inclusive, and endlessly patient
Natalie Innes has spent 37 years with horses at every level — from grassroots to international. A British Horse Society Accredited Coach and Equestrian Australia qualified instructor, she's built her career around one belief: every rider deserves to feel supported.
After running a successful equestrian business in the UK, Nat brought her experience to the Southern Highlands — creating a space where amateur horse owners can learn, grow, and enjoy their horses without pressure or judgement.
"I've been where many of my riders are — nervous, unsure, wanting to do right by my horse. That's exactly why I do this."
From Our Community
Riders in their own words
"Inner Circle is a unique business, offering well above and beyond any other agistment centre in the area."
"It is my happy place. My horse is looked after as if he were Natalie's own — I leave each day knowing he's in the very best of hands."
"If you are looking for an agistment where the owner will support not only you but also your horse — in an environment suited to ground work in a covered arena, trail rides, a jumping area, single paddocks where the horses are fed twice daily and looked after as if they are Natalie's own horses — Inner Circle is a unique business offering well above and beyond any other agistment centre in the area."
"It is my happy place, and I leave each day knowing my horse is in the very best of hands. I love my lessons with Nat, whose patience and teaching skills are highly recommended."
Alison & Darcy
"You saw something in me I couldn't yet see in myself. I didn't just learn how to ride — I learned how to trust, push past fear, and aim higher than I ever imagined."
"From the very beginning, you saw something in me I couldn't yet see in myself. You built my confidence, shaped my riding, and guided me with patience, honesty, and unwavering belief."
"Because of you, I didn't just learn how to ride — I learned how to trust, push past fear, and aim higher than I ever imagined. Every clear round, every milestone, every moment carries your influence."
Jan & Napoleon
"Paddy and I had a BIG breakthrough in our lesson with Nat today. With Nat's incredible guidance, everything just clicked. I went from grinning ear to ear... to full happy tears. So proud of my boy and so grateful for the team around us."
Monika & Paddy
"She treats my horse Missy as if she were her own, always putting her wellbeing first and making thoughtful decisions that reflect her experience and dedication. That level of care gives me so much trust in her and puts me at ease knowing my horse is being taken care of properly while I'm in Sydney."
"I can honestly say that ever since being part of Inner Circle and being guided by Nat, my riding has completely transformed. Nat has an incredible ability to break things down and explain them in a way that just clicks. No matter how complex something feels, she always finds a way to make it easy to understand, which has made such a difference in my progress."
"She constantly pushes you to be the best rider you can be, while still making you feel supported every step of the way. She truly cares, not just about your riding, but about you as a person, and that shows in everything she does."
"What truly sets her apart is how much she genuinely cares, not just about her riders, but about the horses as well. She treats my horse Missy as if she were her own, always putting her wellbeing first. That level of care puts me at ease knowing my horse is being taken care of properly while I'm in Sydney."
"She has created such a welcoming and supportive environment at the yard. It's a place where you feel comfortable, encouraged, and motivated, no matter your level. I always look forward to going there — it's not just about riding, it's about being part of a positive and friendly atmosphere."
"I feel incredibly lucky to train with someone so knowledgeable, passionate, and genuinely invested in both horse and rider. She has made me a better rider in every sense."
Eden & Missy
"As someone who came to riding and horse ownership later in life, I needed a place that made me feel welcomed, not judged. Inner Circle has been that, and so much more."
"Natalie knows my horse and she knows me, helping me develop horsemanship and partnership as I grow with my horse."
"As someone who came to riding and horse ownership later in life, I needed a place that made me feel welcomed, not judged. Inner Circle has been that, and so much more."
"The agistment is exceptional — safe, clean, and thoughtfully run — but it's the training that has truly helped me. Natalie Innes has an incredible ability to build confidence while still pushing you to grow. She knows my horse and she knows me, helping me develop horsemanship and partnership as I grow with my horse."
"I've found strength, joy, and a whole new supportive community here. I have been with Inner Circle for three years, and in that time I've participated in fun days, dressage competitions and ridden out on trails."
"I am grateful every time I drive through the gates."
Rachel & Wylie
"I hadn't ridden in over 20 years and came back feeling unfit, rusty, and honestly not sure where to begin. Natalie completely changed that — she took me from 'I can't remember how to ride' to competing in eventing, and loving it."
"I've been riding with Natalie since 2021, and from our very first lesson I knew she was different."
"I hadn't ridden in over 20 years and came back feeling unfit, rusty, and honestly not sure where to begin. Natalie completely changed that. She tailored every lesson to me, helped me find a horse to lease, and supported me every step of the way back into the sport."
"She took me from 'I can't remember how to ride' to competing in eventing — and loving it. Being there at my first competition in 25 years, helping calm my nerves, warm us up, and guide me through the day, meant more than I can put into words."
"What makes Natalie truly special is that she's not just a coach — she becomes a friend. She's built an incredible community of supportive, like-minded people who simply love spending time with their horses. No matter your goals, you feel like you belong."
Jeri & Wilbur
The Property
Calgary Park, Berrima
Set in the heart of the Southern Highlands, Calgary Park is a peaceful, purpose-built equestrian property surrounded by beautiful Australian bushland — perfect for exploring and enjoying.
- — Fully lit indoor arena — 65m × 35m, Soiltex surface
- — Outdoor show jumping area
- — Private trail riding through native bushland
- — 5 undercover holding yards adjacent to arena
- — 4 wash bays including hot water
- — Stables, tack room, and day yards
- — Kitchen, bathroom, and shower facilities
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Yes — most of our members have their own horse agisted here at Calgary Park. A typical week looks like a lesson for you and a schooling session for your horse with Nat, so you're both progressing together. It's a partnership approach — you build confidence while your horse stays in consistent work.
Any level. We work with complete beginners through to riders preparing for competition. There's no minimum — just a willingness to learn and enjoy the journey.
More than okay — it's one of the most common reasons people come to us. Nat specialises in working with nervous riders. We go at your pace, build your confidence gradually, and never push you past where you're comfortable.
Absolutely not. Many of our riders are here purely to enjoy their horses. Competition support is available when and if you want it — there's zero pressure.
Calgary Park, 180 Birchalls Lane, Berrima NSW 2577 — in the Southern Highlands, about 1.5 hours from Sydney. Beautiful country, great riding, and worth the drive.
Of course. Give Nat a call and come out for a look around. No pressure, no sales pitch — just a chat and a cuppa.
Get Started
Join the Inner Circle
No pressure. Just a conversation.
Calgary Park, 180 Birchalls Lane, Berrima NSW 2577
Southern Highlands — 1.5hrs from Sydney